The president was welcomed by the governors of Bauchi and Adamawa states, Muhammed Abubakar and Mohammed Jibrilla at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi. Also present to receive him were some ministers.

Governor Abubakar had earlier declared Thursday April 26, as a public holiday ahead of the president's two day visit to the state.

According to a statement sent to Legit.ng by the special adviser, media and strategy to the governor, Ali Ali, the holiday was declared to enable all and sundry give the president a rousing reception.

President Buhari reportedly flaged off the distribution of the 500 tractors to farmers in the state and commissioned some other projects.